Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, KT13 0QN, United Kingdom
We will open our gates an hour early at 9am for a Quiet Hour for our annual fun filled Emergency Services Day – where you will see a wide variety of emergency vehicles and pieces of apparatus used in our emergency services. This will be an impressive line-up of current serving vehicles and older historic vehicles with no sirens or flashing lights operating for the Quiet Hour period.
We will also open our Motoring Village which includes the Jackson shed – British Grand Prix: Where it all began, Campbell ERA Shed – Fastest on earth: Racing Legends of Brooklands and the Barnes Wallis’ Stratosphere Chamber for visitors who are neurodivergent to enjoy these areas of the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of our normal opening hours.
Our Sunbeam Café will be open for our ‘Brooklands Breakfast offer’ and our family activities will be running from 9am.
The Museum will then be open as normal from 10am – 5pm when all our exhibit areas will be open.

Relaxed Evening Event - Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This relaxed event provides a calmer environment to view the Ancient India: living traditions exhibition for people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs.
Where does the image of the beloved and playful Hindu god Ganesha, with his elephant head and rounded belly, originate? What inspired depictions of the serene Buddha and Jain enlightened teachers?
Reaching back more than 2,000 years, this new exhibition explores the origins of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sacred art in the ancient and powerful nature spirits of India, and the spread of this art beyond the subcontinent.
From the symbolic footprints which preceded portrayals of the Buddha in human form to the cosmic serpents incorporated into Hindu art and the nature spirits who attend Jain enlightened teachers, this compelling exhibition tells the ancient stories behind these living traditions.
This event is part of the public programme supporting Ancient India: living traditions (22 May – 19 October 2025).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Please note this event does not include any tour or activity within the exhibition.
Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Scheduled dates

June 2025

Monday 16 June
Times:18.30–20.00Status:

July 2025

Monday 07 July
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August 2025

September 2025

Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) - Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly)
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Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10.30–11.30am
Free
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Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online. Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org/
Watch an introduction to the gallery
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Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing
Experience our out-of-this-world exhibition away from busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
Book your tickets
4 June 2025 – 7 February 2026, first Saturday and first Wednesday of each month
Adult: £7–£16.50, Child: £3.50–£8.25, Disabled person’s companion: Free, Member: Free
Waterhouse Gallery
Exhibitions
Relaxed visit
Audio-described
Our newest exhibition transports you to distant worlds as you explore space in the search for life.
Travel from Earth’s extreme environments to asteroids, go back in time on Mars, dive beneath the surface of icy moons and venture beyond our solar system. Explore the latest science and get up close to the technology that’s bringing us nearer to discovering if anything is out there. Smell planets, touch parts of our solar system, design your own space mission and see what scientists believe could exist in our out-of-this-world exhibition.

Sensory Friendly Workshop @ V&A South Kensington, London
2025-09-25 11:00 - 16:00 | V&A, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Come along to our Sensory Friendly monthly workshop for neurodiverse visitors of all ages and their families.
As a family you’ll get to design, make, experiment and draw using lightboxes, overhead projectors and a range of materials. Play with light and dark, reflections, shadows, and colours.
If you need a break, there will be a breakout space available through the day, with one within the event space and the other nearby. This space will have: a blackout tent, cushions, sensory toys, and ear defenders.
All activities are optional, and you can visit at any point during the event timings, between 11am – 4pm. However, please book your tickets to give us an idea if you’re likely to visit us earlier 11am-1:30pm, or later in the day 1:30-4pm.
These sessions are created and led by Groundswell Arts.
This is an activity for families where either a child or the parent/ carer/ guardian has a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder. This is a free, drop-in event for families to enjoy all together; no child can be left unattended. Suitable for ages 5+.
All materials will be provided, all sourced sustainably. No previous creative experience is necessary.
Siblings, family members, and carers, of all ages are all welcome (please book a space for each child attending).
The Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here
Image credit: Groundswell Arts Shadows 2 – Credit Anna Gordon

Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria
2025-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Keswick Museum, Keswick, CA12 4NF, United Kingdom
Sensational Museum and Tale Telt exhibitions.
These sessions are aimed at anyone who would benefit from experiencing out multisensory and audio based exhibitions at a quieter time of day and with background noises reduced.

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2025-09-27 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 27 September | 10.45-11.45am
Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use
Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk
A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.
SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack
At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together.
Although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be some noises around the Museum, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them.
All ages welcome.
Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk
*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school.
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And don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History.
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Relaxed Morning Event @ Tower of London
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Tower of London, London, Greater London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent, Learning Disabled children and their families/friends
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When
Sunday 28 September 2025
09:00 – 11:00
Booking information
Ticketing for this event is £1.00 per person.
If you wish to remain in the Tower of London after 11:00, you may do so.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Events
Families
Start of the events summary
Relaxed events at the Tower of London are for Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children & their families (5-16).
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at the Tower of London free from crowds between the hours of 9:00-11:00.
The event will include free entry to The Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you and your family can enjoy the Tower, free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
A café and retail space will also be available.
Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for these events with only ticket holders being permitted entry during the event time slots. Ticketing is capped at 1500 people.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the Tower grounds will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
Access guides to the Tower of London are on our accessibility page. We will not ask for proof of disability or supporting documents.
Visitors with limited mobility
The Tower of London is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways – including spiral staircases – and wheelchair access is limited. There are many steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Find out more information about Relaxed Events, Children and Families at the Tower on our dedicated frequently asked questions.
Relaxed Events at the Tower FAQs
Access information
Level access
The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, has level access. There is a moving walkway (‘travelator’) alongside the Crown Jewels. Our Palace Hosts will be happy to stop the travelator.
Mobility aids
A wheelchair is available free of charge. These cannot be pre-booked and are issued on a first-come first-served basis. It can be obtained by speaking to a member of staff on entry.
Lifts and ramps
There is a lift in the White Tower, which will take you to and from the shop in the basement. This is on the north side of the White Tower, opposite the entrance to the Crown Jewels. For safety reasons, we can only permit one wheelchair user in the basement at a time. Please ask a member of staff in the area for assistance.
There is a platform lift at the end of the moving walkway in the Crown Jewels exhibition, which allows you to access the raised platform to spend more time viewing the Crown Jewels. It is not suitable for mobility scooters. Please ask a member of the Jewel House team to use the lift.

Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire
2025-09-29 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Army Flying Museum, Stockbridge, SO20 8FB, United Kingdom
Noises Off Morning

9am to 12.30pm on the last Monday of the month

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Our ‘Noises Off’ mornings run on the last Monday of the month between 9am and 12.30pm, however, please check the sessions by clicking on the button below because we occasionally have to cancel/move a session.
On these mornings sound effects in the Museum will be turned off, or down, so that visitors that may have sensory processing issues can explore in a quieter environment. Our booking system will also ensure that the Museum isn’t crowded on these mornings. We would advise visitors who wish to experience our normal sound effects and Helicopters in Action show to avoid visiting on these mornings, which will be marked on our booking system.
You can find information about what to expect when visiting the Museum and read our Accessibility statement HERE.

Bright and Early Relaxed Opening @ Horniman Museum, London
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Horniman Museum, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
Bright and Early Relaxed Opening
Back to What’s On
Free, booking needed
A special early viewing for neurodivergent families or families who need a quieter environment when visiting the Museum.
A last chance to see The Robot Zoo exhibition during this accessible, relaxed event.
You will also have a chance to explore some of our other galleries.
The main doors open at 9am. In case you arrive a little early, our Gardens are open from 7.15am.
More detailed information will be in the Social Story, coming soon.
If you have any questions, please contact communitylearning@horniman.ac.uk
About The Robot Zoo
This family-friendly exhibition features larger-than-life animals that have been innovatively recreated using a variety of familiar machine parts and gadgets to reveal how their real life counterparts see, eat, hunt and hide.
Interactive exhibits also give you the chance to try jet-propelled squid racing and shoot a chameleon’s ‘tongue-gun’.
Other galleries
The World Gallery and the Music Gallery, as well as the Aquarium, will be open for this Bright and Early session. Please note the Natural History Gallery is currently closed for redevelopment and won’t be reopening until late 2026. There is a pop-up nature space in our Studio, which is opposite the Robot Zoo exhibition.
Booking
If you would like to book please email communitylearning@horniman.ac.uk or call 020 8291 8690.
Tickets are free, but we welcome donations once – we hope – you’ve had a lovely time.
Please note, companions of disabled visitors, Under 3s, Members and Benefactors always go free.
Information for parents and carers in advance
Welcome to the Horniman. Here is some more information about our Twilight relaxed opening.
What time is the event?
The event will run from 9am-11am. The Museum will open to the general public at 10am but Robot Zoo and the Aquarium will remain exclusively reserved for Relaxed Opening families until 11am.
Please note that the Aquarium will open exclusively for the Relaxed Opening at 10am.
The Café will also be open from 9am.
Interactives in some of the main galleries will be turned off or down until 11am. Hand dryers in all of the toilets inside the Museum will also be turned off until 11am and paper towels will be available instead.
Which spaces will be open?
This is a special opening for The Robot Zoo exhibition located on the Lower Ground Floor. We will also be opening some of our main galleries, details of which to be confirmed shortly.
The Gardens are open from 7.15am daily and are a nice place to relax in good weather. There is also a toilet block in the garden which is open until the Gardens close at 8.30pm.
The Museum and Café are open to everyone during the day until 5pm.
A Chill Out space in our Education Centre will be open during the event. Although there is no eating or drinking allowed in the Galleries you can eat and drink in the Chill Out space.
How do I get there?
Please take a look for directions on our website. There are also some handy videos online that give more details about arriving on site and finding your way around.
If there is anything else we can help you with in advance, please get in touch at communitylearning@horniman.ac.uk or on 020 8291 8690 – we are very happy to help.
Please note, we often get deliveries in the morning, so you might notice big vehicles on the Horniman site when you arrive.
Feedback
It would be great to get your feedback. Please talk to a member of staff or fill in the e-mail survey which we will send you shortly after the event.

Access Friendly Day @ Story Museum, Oxford
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:30 | Story Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Access-friendly Day
Suitable for allSmiling child wearing ear defenders
Join us for our Access-friendly Museum Day and enjoy a chance to explore all the Museum Galleries (including Small Worlds) for a single entry ticket. Our Access-friendly days are suitable for everyone.
Enjoy a day of access to both the Galleries and Small Worlds with a single ticket and explore the Museum in whatever way best suits you and your family. Our access-friendly days are suitable for all families but particularly those who prefer a more relaxed experience as the museum spaces will run with adjusted lighting and sounds and the tickets are limited to keep numbers small.
Entry is by timed ticket to help avoid crowds and includes entry to both the Galleries (including our Here Be Dragons exhibition in the Treasure Chamber) and Small Worlds.
If you’d like to find out more about our Access-friendly Day or have any specific enquiries, please send us an email.

Rise and Roar - Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey
2025-10-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden

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When
Selected dates from April – October 2025 09:30 – 11:00

Where
Magic Garden

Ticketing information

Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Events
Families

Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Learning-Disabled children, and their families and friends.
During this session, we have lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels. We turn off bathroom hand dryers, implement adaptations to staff operations such as using earpieces for radios, and do not use the tannoy system.
The session begins at 09.30 and ends at 11.00.
Dates in 2025

Sunday 01 June
Sunday 06 July
Sunday 03 August
Sunday 07 September
Sunday 05 October

Visit information
Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Up to three infant tickets per booking are permitted (up to two infants for joint and individual members).
No more than one companion/carer permitted per group and one booking per person/membership. For family 1A and Family 2A (or Group) the number of tickets issued will be for those named on the membership account only. Membership card must be shown upon arrival.
Adult child ratio of 1:5.

About The Magic Garden
The Magic Garden is a unique, interactive play garden, inspired by the history and stories of Hampton Court Palace.
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Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Event information

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.
19 February, 10 May, 23 July, 11 October, 6 December
08.00-10.00
Free, booking required
Tickets for February and May will go on sale in early January

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children (including autism ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties).
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities, supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
Tickets
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online in advance. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.

Dawnosaurs Visual Story (PDF 3.40MB)

Essential information

FAQs

Can’t make it to the Museum?

If you can’t make it to the Museum but still want to join in on the Dawnosaurs fun, take part in our free online activities from home at a time that suits you.

Discover Dawnosaurs online

2025 event dates
Wednesday 19 February (on sale soon)
Saturday 10 May (on sale soon)
Wednesday 23 July
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 6 December

Quieter Time @ Tower Bridge, London
2025-10-11 09:30 - 11:10, 2025-10-24 13:50 - 14:50, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 11:10 | Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP
Quieter Time
A calmer way to explore London’s defining landmark
We know that visiting a busy attraction can be challenging for people who experience the world differently. That’s why we offer Quieter Time: a specially-designated period, designed to create a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all.
About Quieter Time
Quieter Time is ideal for:
Neurodivergent individuals
People living with dementia
Blind or visually impaired visitors
Deaf or hearing-impaired visitors
Anyone seeking a more tranquil experience
Families, friends, and carers accompanying any of the above
What to expect:
To help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we:
Limit the number of visitors inside the Bridge
Turn off loud hand dryers and provide disposable hand towels
Reduce the volume of soundscapes and video
Run regular disability and access awareness training for our staff
Provide a visual story to help you plan ahead
Offer Access Toolkits with sensory items for those who may feel overwhelmed
Please note there are approx. 200 stairs up the North Tower (there is Lift access available if required).
Whether you’re visiting with others or on your own, Quieter Time helps you explore inside Tower Bridge in a way that suits you best.
On the second Saturday of every month, we are more relaxed with even further reduced capacity from 09:30 to 11:00. Previously called Relaxed Openings.
Booking information
Upcoming dates
Saturday 13 September, 9:30-11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Saturday 11 October, 9:30-11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Friday 24 October, 13:50-14:50. The attraction will open to the general public at 15:10 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday 28 October, 9:30 -11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Price: Standard entry charge
Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
Book now
Important information
If you have access needs, please plan your route in advance.
Getting here
If you have further questions, please contact us:
+44 (0)20 7407 9191
bookings@towerbridge.org.uk
For more detail about your visit, view our Visual Story in advance:
View the Visual Story

Relaxed Mini Marvels @ Estorick Collection, London
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Estorick Collection, London, N1 2AN, United Kingdom
Relaxed Mini Marvels: A Sensory-Friendly Museum Adventure!
Introducing Relaxed Mini Marvels, our new monthly workshop series designed for neurodivergent children and their families, plus families with learning differences. Explore the museum at your own pace in a calm, open-ended environment with tailored sensory activities and hands-on creative stations.
The families’ area, located in the temporary exhibition galleries, includes a wealth of sensory and creative resources that will captivate and delight children under 5.
Free for children accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced booking is required.

Autism Friendly Opening @ Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Saturday 18 October, 9.00 – 10.00
A relaxed morning opening to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment for families with members on the Autism spectrum. More information, including a visual guide, will be emailed to attendees a week prior to the event to help you to prepare for your visit. Please note that although this is a relaxed opening there may still be noises in the Museum so please bring along ear protectors if required. This is a joint event with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Booking is essential. Please contact education@oum.ox.ac.uk to book your place.

Relaxed Opening – Pilot Session @ Sir John Soane's Museum, London
2025-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Sir John Soane’s Museum, London, WC2A 3BP
We welcome you to come and explore the museum at our relaxed morning. This special event is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and their families.
This is a self-guided session but there will be sensory activities, symbol trails and fidget toys you can borrow if you like and our friendly staff will be available to help.
This is the first time we have offered a relaxed opening and we’d love your feedback on the day as we plan to have more accessible activities.
What to expect
Fewer visitors than usual (maximum 25, instead of 80), so the Museum will be quieter than usual, with minimal queuing outside
Lighting will be adjusted for a calm experience
Noise will be adjusted where possible, with hand driers in the toilets switched off and hand towels available instead
A selection of tactile materials related to the Museum will be available to touch
A chill out space will be available – just ask one of our friendly staff
Visual story and a SEND family trail will be made available shortly
Visiting & access information
We are in a Grade I listed, 19th-century building, so access to the Museum isn’t always straightforward. When planning your visit, it might be useful to know the following:
Please get in touch before your visit and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have a positive experience. Rhiannon, our Public Programmes & Young People Manager, will be in touch with everyone who books in advance of the session to learn about their access needs
Due to the historic nature of the space, we are only able to accommodate one wheelchair user per Relaxed Opening slot
Everything in the Museum is on open display, and we ask visitors not to touch anything
There is historic furniture throughout the Museum – please don’t sit on the chairs. Please ask our friendly staff if you need to sit down
The Museum has some uneven flooring, with grilles in some places, through which you can see the floor below
The walls are covered with objects, some of which are extremely fragile
Some areas are dark and narrow
Please note that the Museum will open to the public at 10am, when we will remove the sensory baskets. Please feel free to continue your visit, being aware that the Museum can get very busy and some spaces can feel a bit cramped
Tickets are free, with limited spaces available, and pre-booking is required. We are very sorry we will not be able to welcome anyone who has not pre-booked a ticket
For more information on accessibility, please visit our dedicated access page: https://www.soane.org/visit/accessibility
As there are a limited number of spaces available for this event, please email Rhiannon Litterick (rlitterick@soane.org.uk) to register your interest or join our waitlist for tickets. You will receive an email from Rhiannon with further information.

Early Birds @ Science Museum, London
2025-10-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.
Next Early Birds: Saturday 25 October 2025
Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate.
Future dates
Saturday 25 October 2025 8.00–11.00
Sunday 14 December 2025 8.00–11.00
Saturday 24 January 2026 8.00–11.00
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More about Early Birds
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public (for example, individuals with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences).
Taking place on selected Saturdays and Sundays across the year, we open the museum exclusively before or after hours, and wherever possible will have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume levels on exhibits.
As well as exploring some of the galleries, you can enjoy a selection of fun workshops in a gallery space. There will also be quiet areas for those needing to take a break. More details on exactly what to expect on the day will be sent out in advance of each Early Birds event.
The Early Birds accessible events are completely free and suitable for families with children aged 4–15. Siblings are welcome to attend, but all children and adults attending the event will need to book.

The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning @ Wallace Collection, London
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, London, London, E1 3AQ, United Kingdom
The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning
Event details
Date Saturday 25 October 2025
Time 09.00 – 11.00 BST
Location At the museum (Learning Studio and Exhibition Galleries)
Speakers Paul Rubinstein and Miranda Lopatkin
Join us for a relaxed morning visit tailored for neurodivergent children and their families.
Experience sensory storytelling in our current exhibition Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur. Take part in a creative workshop in the Studio, exploring ideas of collecting and home. The activities will be suitable for all skill levels and abilities, as part of our celebration of The Big Draw.
Take this opportunity to explore our exhibition at a quieter time. Please note that the exhibition and rest of the museum will open to the public from 10.00.
All tickets need to be pre-booked by contacting Amy via schools@wallacecollection.org. All visitors to this early opening will receive a visual story in advance to provide an idea of what to expect during the visit.

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2025-10-25 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 25 October | 10.45-11.45am
Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use
Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk
A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.
SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack
At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together.
Although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be some noises around the Museum, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them.
All ages welcome.
Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk
*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school.
You can join our mailing list to hear about future events.
And don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History.
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Relaxed Opening: '1880 THAT' @ Wellcome Collection, London
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
What you’ll do
Join us for a relaxed opening of the exhibition ‘1880 THAT’. Relaxed openings provide a calm, friendly atmosphere with additional support and facilities.
You will find:

extra staff available to help you
fewer people in the exhibition
sensory-support equipment (including ear defenders, tinted glasses and visors, stim toys and weighted lap pads)
comfortable cushions and mats if you need to sit or lie down in the exhibition
a chill-out space.

For a break from the exhibition and gallery spaces, take advantage of our chill-out space. The chill-out room has low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats and space to move around and be yourself.

Dates

15 June 2025 – 26 October 2025

Events
Sunday 15 June 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.

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Tickets via Eventbrite

Sunday 7 September 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 7 August 2025 14:00

Sunday 26 October 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 25 September 2025 14:00

Quiet Afternoon @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 26th October 2025, from 3pm – 6pm.
During our Quiet Afternoons, you will find reduced visitor numbers and a designated a quiet space for all to use. Additionally, all videos in our galleries will be captioned and the 5pm Planetarium show includes BSL interpretation.
Accessibility is essential to what we do at Dynamic Earth to allow everyone to discover understanding and empathy for the Earth. In addition to reduced capacity, our standard accessibility features include additional resources such as sensory bags, social stories, and sensory maps. Our staff undergo disability and neurodiversity awareness training, and we offer a wide range of sensory aids.
Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk

Relaxed Mondays @ The Cartoon Museum, London
2025-10-27 11:00 - 17:30 | Cartoon Museum, London, W1A 3AE
Relaxed Mondays: Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.

Overview
Our free Relaxed Monday events have been specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences.
Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are free, but advance booking is essential. One ticket per person, and one member of the group needs to be aged 5-25 with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. Drop-in workshops are most suitable for ages 8-14. Drinks and snacks will be available. Join us for a free morning or afternoon event specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. The event offers children and young people the opportunity to visit the museum without the distraction of other visitors, accompanied by their families, carers or friends. Throughout each session there will be drop-in cartoon workshops with our cartoonist Steve Marchant, as well as a self-led trail of the museum – or you can just use the time to explore the museum at your own pace. We cannot be responsible for any attendees. However, if there are any access requirements you would like us to know about or discuss, as well as any questions you may have, please email learning@cartoonmuseum.org and our Learning and Outreach Officer, Steve, will be happy to talk through everything. If you have booked tickets, we will email you our accessibility information ahead of the visit, including: Visual Story of the day, exhibition videos along with accessible descriptions, sensory descriptions of the museum, and the best accessible routes to get to the museum using public transport.

Location

Relaxed Visits @ Newton Abbot Museum, Devon
2025-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Newton Abbot Museum, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ, United Kingdom
Upcoming Relaxed visits
Newton Abbot Museum welcomes anyone who might benefit from visiting the Museum at a quieter time.
Upcoming Sessions:
Monday 11th August, 1pm-3pm
Monday 27th October, 1pm-3pm
Monday 16th February, 1pm-3pm
In the meantime you can contact the museum to find out when the quieter times in the museum are.

View of Newton Abbot Museum from the Welcome Desk

Explore our galleries in a calm and relaxed environment where we will ensure our sound levels are reduced. There will be a quiet space available away from the galleries, and you are welcome to borrow our new sensory bags and ear-defenders.
These sessions are great for visitors with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or other communication and sensory needs and their families / carers but are suitable for all.

‘Chill Out’ Room

To help you prepare for your visit we have made a visual story which you can see if you click here. For other access information please visit our Museum Access page.
If you have any questions about the Museum’s relaxed visits or require any further information, please email museum@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk or phone 01626 201121
